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LR51 SWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,082 mi
Last recorded113,082 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 SWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,082 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top mounts. BOTH. (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,766 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All round. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 102,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) gaitor insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,401 miles

could not fully inspect brake pipes and fuel lines due vehicle under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre tread split in places but still ok

Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

could not fully inspect brake pipes and fuel lines due vehicle under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre tread split in places but still ok

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,698 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to split but still ok

Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread starting to split but still ok

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,438 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,979 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LR51 SWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR51 SWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR51 SWN registered?

LR51 SWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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